1.19.2011

what my remix taught me.

twenty pieces and twenty outfits later i am finished and excited to take a second look at all of the oufits that have been sitting in my closets since last year. it definitely felt like a challenge to me and i can't say that i would race to be the first to start another remixing challenge. (maybe over the summer?) i do have to admit that i did learn a lot about my own personal style through the challenge and i have a few tips to share with you.

accessories are what makes an outfit. tights, scarves, belts and jewelry can take an outfit to a whole other level. if it hadn't been for the small pieces i was able to play with a number of my outfits would have been very very boring. invest in great accessories and you cannot go wrong.

bright patterns are essential to a well-rounded wardrobe. i originally thought that my white tee would be the most worn top i choose, but in the end i wore my floral tee and plaid button-down far more. a top with multiple colors gives you the ability to remix it with various other pieces.

my favorite colors to use as neutrals; gray and mustard. both of these colors go with everything and right now there are so many great pieces everywhere in both shades.

the maxi trend is the perfect trend for winter. find those long skirts and dresses from the summer and reimagine them with cardigans, tights and lots of belts.

combining mismatched pieces can make the perfect outfit. during this challenge i wore a sweatshirt with a pencil skirt and a silk dress with moto boots. these are the kinds of combinations that set you apart and make your closet seem a whole lot larger.

i hope these tips are helpful to those of you in that winter wardrobe slump!

back to my closet and i am pumped about getting dressed tomorrow. i hope to see you at the swap tomorrow night! if you haven't bought a ticket yet, get there!